Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 33.0% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,499 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Sterling
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Charlotte, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher